TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Tomato-and-Cucumber Salad With Tarragon-And-Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints (about 1 1/2 pounds) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
6 small kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
6-8 outer leaves from a head of green lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams